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To organize, oversee, and be responsible for something such as assets, data, real estate, or an organization.
Sie wurde beauftragt, das Erbe ihrer Tante zu verwalten.
She was commissioned to manage her aunt's inheritance.
The verb 'verwalten' (to manage) begins with the prefix 'ver-' and is therefore inseparable. This means the prefix remains firmly attached to the verb in all sentence forms and tenses.
Er verwaltet das Vermögen der Familie sehr erfolgreich.
He manages the family's assets very successfully.
'Verwalten' (to manage) is a transitive verb and always requires an accusative object. You always manage 'etwas' (something).
Wer verwaltet dieses Gebäude?
Who manages this building?
The verb is often used in connection with finances, property, or organization. Typical objects are: 'ein Vermögen verwalten' (to manage assets), 'ein Konto verwalten' (to manage an account), 'Immobilien verwalten' (to manage real estate), or 'Daten verwalten' (to manage data).
Ein Notar wurde eingesetzt, um den Nachlass zu verwalten.
A notary was appointed to manage the estate.
The word 'verwalten' (to manage) belongs more to written language and is often used in formal, administrative, or business contexts.
Die Stadt muss ihre Ausgaben besser verwalten.
The city must manage its expenses better.
to lead
'führen' and 'verwalten' can both have to do with responsibility for an organization or an area. 'führen' emphasizes leadership: you make decisions, set goals, and take responsibility for people or a company. 'verwalten' puts more emphasis on organizing, overseeing, and controlling things like money, data, apartments, or documents. Learners may confuse the words because both sound like responsibility. As a practical rule: people, teams, and companies are more often 'geführt'; data, property, or files are more often 'verwaltet'.
Im Büro verwaltet Tom die Kundendaten und achtet auf sichere Passwörter.
At the office, Tom manages the customer data and makes sure the passwords are secure.
Frau Becker führt seit drei Jahren ein kleines Hotel am See.
Ms. Becker has been running a small hotel by the lake for three years.